About Big Lake Campground
On the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass, surrounded by alpine fir, hemlock and lodgepole pine, campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop. Big Lake Campground offers 49 sites for tent or RV camping. Drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp are provided. This campground is a hub of activity during the summer months. Big Lake is very popular for both motorized and non-motorized boating. The campground is located adjacent to the [Santiam Pass Motorized Recreation Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=13357) and is a popular campground for OHV enthusiasts. Nearby [Patjens Lakes Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4420) offers easy access to the [Mt. Washington Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4356).
- Fees: Single Campsites - $28 per night Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: USFS - Willamette National Forest
- Where: 10 mi west of Black Butte Ranch, OR · 44.38003, -121.86954
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 2690823 | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Big Lake Campground | ATV road | at camp | 0.8 mi |
| Santiam Pass OHV ATV Trail #13 | ATV / OHV | 0.3 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Santiam Pass OHV ATV Trail #14 | ATV / OHV | 0.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Santiam Pass OHV ATV Trail #11 | ATV / OHV | 0.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Santiam Pass OHV ATV Trail #15 | ATV / OHV | 0.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 17 mi.
Dump station: 21.3 mi
Water fill-up: 13.2 mi
Propane: 12.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Patjens Lake Loop Trailhead 0.6 mi
- Santiam Pass OHV Motorized Recreation Area 0.8 mi
- Lost Lake Campground 4 mi
- Round Lake Campground 6.1 mi
- Cold Water Cove Campground 6.1 mi
- Link Creek 6.2 mi